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Hirakud Dam

Hirakud dam is situated near Sambalpur District of Odisha. 15 kilometres from Sambalpur this is a milestone after Independence Of the country. The Dam stretches over 743 sq. km. considering the area covered this is one of the biggest artificial lakes in Asia. The Hirakud Dam is a complex structure that has been built across the River Mahanadi. The geographical location of this delta is so that it needed attention. The hydroelectricity generation and irrigation with the collected water started in the year 1956.